Category: News & Articles
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June 22, 2016
Julian’s York Press Column – Why I will be Voting to Leave the European Union
Tomorrow the British people will decide whether we will leave or remain in the European Union. I appreciate that the there is more than one side to this debate, and that there are differing points of view. That being said it is hardly surprising that many people have become frustrated with both the Remain and […] -
June 21, 2016
Julian urges progress on hydrogen vehicles
Last Wednesday in Parliament, Julian, a member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee, raised the issue of hydrogen vehicles. Julian stressed the need for the UK to keep up with international competitors in the development of this kind of cutting-edge technology. Speaking in a debate on developing infrastructure for electric and low emission […] -
June 21, 2016
Julian Turns on New £1.5 million Sewer Connecting Copmanthorpe and Bishopthorpe
Julian has turned on a new sewer which runs between Copmanthorpe and Bishopthorpe, following a £1.5 million investment by Yorkshire Water. The pipe, which ran parallel to the railway line, had burst a number of times in recent years. The completion of the new sewer pipe is very welcome as the problem of leaks should […] -
June 17, 2016
Julian Deeply Saddened by Tragic Death of Jo Cox
Julian has expressed his sadness following the tragic loss of Yorkshire MP Jo Cox yesterday. In a statement Julian said: “I was deeply shocked to hear that Jo Cox had been killed outside one of her advice surgeries in Birstall yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with her young family, her husband, and close friends […] -
June 15, 2016
Julian encouraged by falling unemployment in York Outer
Julian has welcomed today’s figures showing that unemployment has dropped to its lowest national rate since 2005, with the claimant rate in York Outer being the third lowest in the United Kingdom. Today there are 139,000 more people in work across Yorkshire and the Humber and in York Outer the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s […] -
June 10, 2016
Julian Officially Opens the First Show Homes on The Granary
Last week Julian visited The Granary development on Water Lane, previously known as the Grain Stores site, for the second time to see how the housebuilding was progressing. Julian cut the ribbon on two new fully furnished show homes in front of an audience of suppliers, sub-contractors, ward councillors and local organisations. Commenting Julian said, […] -
June 3, 2016
Julian Backs Battle of Fulford Crowdfunder
Julian has given his support to a crowdfunder appeal launched to make the site of the Battle of Fulford accessible to the public on its 950th anniversary. The Battle of Fulford took place in 1066 between Kind Harald Hardrada’s Viking Army and the Northern English Army. It preceded the battle of Stanford Bridge six days […] -
June 1, 2016
Julian Shines Spotlight on Voter Registration
Ahead of the upcoming referendum on our membership of the European Union on 23rd June, Julian is calling on all eligible constituents to register to vote. The final deadline for registration is 7th June. You can register to vote online by following the instructions here: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote If you are already on the electoral roll then […] -
May 27, 2016
Julian Welcomes Revised Nursery Pilot Funding Deal
Julian has welcomed the Department for Education’s latest offer to York nursery providers for the free 30-hours pilot scheme commencing this September. The latest funding deal for York nursery providers will offer them a combined rate of £4.00 per hour over all thirty hours in comparison to the £3.38 they currently receive for providing fifteen […] -
May 18, 2016
Julian Welcomes Queen’s Speech
Julian has welcomed today’s Queen’s Speech, which includes legislation to boost broadband speeds, give local communities more control over planning, and to improve the nation’s transport infrastructure. The York Outer MP has campaigned for many years to improve broadband speeds across rural areas around the outskirts of York. The Government’s Digital Economy Bill will deliver […]
